Logistics News - 9th of January

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Logistics News - 9th of January

"The UK’s logistics industry is demanding that the Government publishes the results of its Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s recommendations on the future role of European workers in the UK immediately, instead of waiting until its proposed publication date next year. According to the Freight Transport Association FTA , waiting until the UK is on the point of leaving the European Union before deciding the future of EU workers in such a key sector could have a catastrophic effect on all aspects of the nation’s supply chain and its ability to deliver what British business and industry needs to continue to keep trading successfully."

"Hauliers are calling for more secure parking areas across the EMEA region after a report from the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) found that 85.1% of all cargo theft reported to it in November occurred at unsecured locations"

"Reinforcing its position as the only organisation representing the entire logistics industry, the Freight Transport Association FTA has announced the acquisition of T Team Ltd trading as TrainingTeam. TrainingTeam provides market-leading, industry approved specialist training courses at venues across the country and online, which focus on air cargo security and the movement of dangerous goods by air, road and sea."

"In partnership with the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, we are looking to highlight the dangers of fake alcohol, whether it be counterfeit or illicit, as well as the knock-on impact to local shops that lose revenue as a result of the cheaper, sometimes dangerous, alternatives"